8 Fashion Items From Women-Owned Brands That Are Trending for Spring

April 29, 2022 at 11:35PM If you’ve made it a priority to support more women-owned clothing brands as you refresh your spring and summer wardrobe, then you’ll want to add Hampden’s newest offering to your seasonal shopping list. The retailer just announced that it’s kicking off the first of several exclusive product drops with pieces from four female-founded brands, all of which happen to be favorites among style obsessives. The first iteration features one-of-a-kind items from four visionary women in fashion, including Gigi Burris, Kika Vargas, Lingua Franca, and Ulla Johnson. Gigi Burris designed warm weather accessories like a straw hat and a patterned headband. Kiki Vargas opted for bold patterns, crafting a dress, top, and shorts in the same lilac silk jacquard print. Knitwear favorite Lingua Franca created a navy cashmere sweater featuring Hampden’s three core brand values: “Humble, Hungry, Smart.” And…

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Naomi Campbell Serves Up “Bridgerton” Style in a Strapless Ballgown

April 29, 2022 at 09:20PM Naomi Campbell arrived dressed like royalty at the Prince’s Trust Gala in NYC on Thursday night. Taking a page from the “Bridgerton” style handbook, Campbell descended the red carpet-lined staircase in an off-the-shoulder Maison Valentino ballgown and a matching pair of purple platform pumps. The sky-high heels only made a brief appearance, hidden under the folds of Campbell’s voluminous skirt, which came complete with a set of hidden pockets. The flowing train mirrored her half-up, half-down hairstyle, which cascaded well past the boning on the figure-hugging bodice. Like a true royal, Campbell styled the massive gown with emerald drop earrings, a matching statement ring, countless bracelets, and a diamond necklace with a drop pendant detail that beautifully accented her scoop neckline. The charity event, hosted by Lionel Richie and Edward Enninful, featured an all-star attendance list, including Bella…

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9 New Balance Sneakers That Will Always Have a Place in Your Closet

April 29, 2022 at 08:05PM Chunky dad sneakers have been on trend for quite some time now, but this season, they’ve reached a whole new level. We’ve been seeing New Balance sneakers pop up on editors, influencers, and street style stars alike. What used to be a middle-school go-to and a classic grandpa staple is now coming back in style, and honestly, we don’t hate it. For one thing, they’re super comfortable, and they also look cool with both dresses and wide-leg pants. These nine pairs of sneakers are going to be your spring go-tos. Some are colorful, some are neutral, but they’ll all add a dose of cool to your wardrobe. Plus, they’re the perfect shoe if you know you’re going to be running around all day long. Seriously, don’t sleep on New Balance sneakers, and grab a new pair now! Related:…

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Goth is Going Mainstream

April 29, 2022 at 07:28PM Oddly enough, the two most formative films of my youth were Interview With the Vampire and Bring It On. In the shadows of my teenage bedroom, I gorged on ghost stories, but in the daylight, my cheerleading uniform and study-time sweats cloaked my macabre interests. While I secretly lusted over mesh tops, Tripp NYC pants and lace chokers in my dark sanctuary, I was always too afraid to put down my pom-poms. Not because I didn’t care about clothes (far from it) but because I thought the styles I loved were off limits to Black girls — especially the ones who led school pep rallies. In the mid-to-late-2000s, goth was largely considered a “white” thing. While I’m sure there were kids of colour lurking around with eyebrow piercings and velvet corsets, I never saw them in the light…

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Shorts Are Trending Again for Spring – 18 Picks to Shop

April 29, 2022 at 07:15PM If you have a love/hate relationship with shorts, take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. They’re a notoriously tricky piece of clothing to pull off, but in 2022, shorts of all kinds are popping up everywhere. The good news is that these aren’t your average short shorts. The pieces today come in all different lengths and fabrics, with silhouettes that are actually flattering. Shocking, we know. From jean shorts to linen shorts and belted shorts, the possibilities are endless this summer. With these 18 finds, this might just be the year we embrace shorts. From vegan leather pieces that are impossibly cool to classic denim cutoffs and on-trend bermuda shorts, these are the ones you’re going to want as temperatures rise. The styling options are infinite; they look great with everything from strappy sandals and…

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Friday Faves

Friday FavesApril 29, 2022 at 04:57PM Hey hey! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? It’s scorching hot here, so I told the kids that they can swim and they’re PUMPED. We also have a soccer game, a bday party, a carnival at the kid’s school, and I’m teaching barre and training clients. It will be a busy but fun one. 🙂 I hope you have an amazing weekend, too! It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below! Friday Faves Life: Sunday is Maisey’s birthday! I can’t believe this perfect angel was born a year ago. After we lost Bella, I cried every…

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Spicy Mezcal Margaritas

Spicy Mezcal MargaritasApril 29, 2022 at 10:00AM Spicy Mezcal Margaritas These spicy mezcal margaritas are made with high-quality mezcal, orange liquor, fresh lime juice, and a spicy agave simple syrup. Cheers! Let’s Make Spicy Mezcal Margaritas We love our skinny margarita and this spicy grapefruit margarita, and you can’t go wrong with a classic margarita on the rocks, but today we’re comin’ atcha with a spicy MEZCAL margarita. It’s perfectly… Browse READ: Spicy Mezcal Margaritas Continue Reading… Author Emily Richter | citywomen.co Selected by CWC

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If You’re Going to a Black-Tie Event, These 13 Styles Fit the Dress Code

April 29, 2022 at 12:20AM Wedding season is in full force, and there’s a high probability that at least one of your events this season will have a black-tie or formal dress code. So many people have questions about what exactly this means and what’s considered appropriate, so we’re here to help. On most occasions, a black-tie or formal dress code means a floor-length gown. There are certain occasions where a minidress could be appropriate, but this is generally if the dress code is black-tie optional. If you’re looking for something standout to wear, these 13 picks are worth buying right now. From flowy floral picks to dresses with sexy slits, these are the dresses we’re swooning over right now. Plus, there are plenty of dresses with cutouts, which is always a winner to us. Keep on reading to shop our selects. Related:…

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This $42 Maxi Dress Will Make You a Proud Outfit Repeater This Summer

April 28, 2022 at 10:20PM As a bride-to-be, I’ve slowly but surely been adding more white to my wardrobe. But as someone prone to spills and stains, I’ve had to be careful about how much I spend on said silhouettes. I can’t purchase a $200 dress to later destroy it with a glass of wine or waterproof makeup. That said, I’m no stranger to the aisles of brands like Old Navy - and I always make it a mission to find affordable-but-stylish pieces to elevate both my wardrobe - and yours. My latest and greatest discovery: the Cami Maxi Swing Dress ($42, originally $45, plus 30 percent off with code HURRY), which boasts a flowy A-line shape that looks equal parts effortless yet elegant, making it easy to dress up with heels or down with flats. In pursuit of an engagement shoot dress,…

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If You Have a Large Bust, You’ll Want to Live in These 14 Summer Dresses

April 28, 2022 at 10:00PM Is there anything worse than a cute dress that fits everywhere except the bust? We know the feeling all too well, and if you can relate, then you’ve got to check out these 14 flattering styles. These dresses were made to suit women with larger busts, and they pass our tests, with pretty necklines and straps thick enough to hide a bra. We’re really eyeing a bunch of white styles that are perfect for the summer, and we also found midis and maxis alike that are making us all the more excited for the impending warm weather. Plus, we’d be remiss not to mention a couple of sexy cut out dresses we can’t wait to wear. When thinking about choosing a flattering style, the key components are thick straps, some kind of support at the chest, whether that’s…

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